Windows XP: XP full vs. upgrade.
$99 or $99+$199
by KellyWelch - 6/22/05 12:06 AM In reply to: What if no 98 CD? by KellyWelchReading this entire thread, it seems to work one way for half of the users and the other way for the other half. What's a po' boy to do? Guess I'll just have to blow the 99 bones and see what happens! Then maybe 2 bills for the full version!! I've seen nothing on the MS site that requires a CD, and nothing that says you don't need one... ***... does anybody know the meaning of XP life? Thanks for all the input but it got me nowhere.
...it makes me sad (M.Python)
Upgrade
by jSabo - 12/17/04 1:36 PM In reply to: FULL VERSION by GFKYou can do the same thing with the upgrade. After you format and are ready to install, you just put your 98 cd in to verify, and then fully install XP. You don't have to install 98 and then upgrade, it's straight XP.
xp full v upgrade
by ej66 - 12/17/04 4:20 AM In reply to: XP full vs. upgrade. by chuckieuwindows xp is the most safest way to go. easyer to use and the outlook express is so far the greatest way of your email blocking junk whitch i get about 50 at a minium a day and is ortimaticaly blocked programs faster and upto date with the current technolegy and these days [ in australia] the students start to use computers when they start kindy at the age of 3 1/2 years old so by the time they start junior primary school they no how to master the tecnoligy an there only 5 years old an that my 5 year old SHOWED ME how to use the computer DOWN IN AUSTRALIA there is 1 computer per 5 students per class, then when they reach primary school at 7 years old theres 1 computer to every 3 students. they have a choice of useing the computer for all subjects or a minium of half of there lessons, then when they reach high school at 12 years of age theres 1 compter per student [ an thats in a state school] so my sugestion is to you go for the full xp and if you can use profesional as there are more features good luck on what ever you decide kris [ for down under]
XP full vs. upgrade
by ninhthai - 12/17/04 11:52 AM In reply to: XP full vs. upgrade. by chuckieuHow are you?
When you use an upgrade xp version to install on your computer, it requires a Microsoft Windows product key from your old version windows. If you are sure you have the old window key (your WIN98 product key), you can save money by buying only the upgrade version.
Otherwise, you want to buy the full version.
XP Version Clarification
by TimBenton - 12/17/04 12:08 PM In reply to: XP full vs. upgrade by ninhthaiSince Win98 was considered a 'Home' version you can only upgrade to the XP Home version. If you want/need to get to XP Pro you will have to buy the full-blown version, either Retail or OEM. This is the MS way.
Version Clarification Explanation - NOT TRUE !!!
by meintsi - 12/17/04 12:20 PM In reply to: XP Version Clarification by TimBentonWhen I first got a copy of WinXP Pro upgade edition, I installed it directly ontop of Win98. Not a single problem was encountered other that the fact that I didn't choose a clean install at the time.
After purchasing new versions of Office 2003, and several other programs, and receiving the SP2 disk in the mail, I put in the WinXP Pro CD, chose reformat with a clean install, entered th XP Pro CD key, added the Win98 CD for verification, and have had nothing but clear sailing ever since.
nope. see here...
by Edward ODaniel - 12/17/04 12:36 PM In reply to: XP Version Clarification by TimBentonhttp://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/upgrading/matrix.mspx
not true
by jSabo - 12/17/04 1:39 PM In reply to: XP full vs. upgrade by ninhthaiYou need the key that comes with the upgrade. You don't need any old keys at all, just a previous version of windows cd.
XP full vs. upgrade.
by danmer3 - 12/17/04 1:06 PM In reply to: XP full vs. upgrade. by chuckieuYou can upgrade using the upgrade version of Windows XP Home Edition. Microsoft doesn't want you to know this.
If you have a full version of either Win 98 or Win 98SE you can do the upgrade.
Jay
XP Home edition upgrade is OK for Clean install
by ALTec - 12/17/04 2:46 PM In reply to: XP full vs. upgrade. by chuckieuA simple answer for your question:
You are right; you can do a clean (full) install from the Windows XP home upgrade program, which you can purchase from almost any store, for a price lower that the OEM version offered from New Egg (and without the wait). All you need is your Windows 98 install disk for verification. I used the same method to do a clean install from Windows ME using the XP upgrade, and I’m quite happy with the results. Most stores will carry the version with “service pack 2” already on the installation disk.
XP Upgrade Vs. Full
by Gweezel - 12/17/04 3:08 PM In reply to: XP full vs. upgrade. by chuckieuActually, there is more data on the upgrade CD then the Full. The upgrade has to run an additional program to verify your upgrade, the full version doesn't. Other than that, both versions are exactly the same. In fact, you can do a full install from scratch with the upgrade CD, you just have to have a valid upgrade path (Win 98 etc.) when the program asks for it. Once it verifies, the install for full and upgrade are exactly the same.
courtney sends....
XP full vs. upgrade
by dmattoros - 12/17/04 3:23 PM In reply to: XP full vs. upgrade. by chuckieuBuy the OEM version of xp home. It's a lot cheaper this way.
Windows XP Home vs Windows XP Professional
by Mr. Chan - 12/18/04 3:57 AM In reply to: XP full vs. upgrade. by chuckieuThere are only two things different in between these two. The former is for home users who do not need to get things done between his or her office and his or her home as Home Version does not have the remote control and the colour is green ( less prestigious but more economical )while the latter can get whatever he or she wants between their homes and the offices as the Professional Version has this feature ( more prestigious and costs twice as much as the Home Version but with beautiful colour as blue looks better than green in my opinion). One thing we need to be cauatious is there are lots of fake Certificate Of Authenticity ( COA ) around as according to Microsoft there is 22% piracy Windows XP circulating in North America. Since we purchase the Windows XP from the web-sites and go for the lowest price. Therefore, buyers beware. Microsoft has a web-site to provide us the difference between a fake COA and an authentic COA. Most people cannot tell the difference including people working for Microsoft except the Piracy Team. Go for the full version as it is a full version after all, isn't it?
xp full vs. upgrade depends on computer manufacturer
by Goldberry - 1/18/06 9:28 PM In reply to: XP full vs. upgrade. by chuckieuFor all those still searching net for info on this issue before installing xp on a box with 98 or ME. If your computer issued with an OEM operating system, whether you can use an upgrade version of XP depends on your computer manufacturer. I have read at several forums that the Dells can use the upgrade version of XP. Check with your computers manufacturer to find out if your box can be upgraded this way or buy the full version to be on the safe side. Restore Cd's are not supposed to qualify for the upgrade version. Check with the manufacturer of your computer to be sure.
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